What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento is to bus which costs $16 - $30 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via San Francisco Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Sacramento via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Sacramento?

The distance between Palo Alto and Sacramento is 145 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Sacramento without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Sacramento bus from?

Palo Alto to Sacramento bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Sacramento train from?

Palo Alto to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $30 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Sacramento bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Sacramento bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Sacramento train arrive?

Palo Alto to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Sacramento is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Palo Alto to Sacramento.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 335+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
4h 27m
$45–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37bus Epx
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
4h 33m
$16–30
Drive 111.9 mi
1. Drive from Palo Alto to Sacramentocar 111.9 mi
2h 11m
$21–30
Caltrain, fly
1. Take the train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 11m
$466–772

Palo Alto to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 143.7 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Sacramento Bus Station via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and San Francisco Bus Station in around 4h 33m.

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